First Volvo Penta-powered Variant 7 pairs proven marine propulsion with Blue Ops’ production-ready autonomous maritime platform SALT LAKE CITY, Aug. 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Red Cat Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: RCAT) (“Red Cat” or the “Company”), a U.S.-based provider of advanced all-domain drone and robotic solutions for defense and national security, today announced that its maritime division, Blue Ops, has completed the first integration of a Volvo Penta D4-320 diesel engine and DPI drive into the Variant 7 (“V7”) uncrewed surface vessel. The integration adds the Volvo Penta D4-320 and DPI drive to the range of propulsion configurations available for V7, giving defense, homeland security and allied customers access to a proven marine propulsion package supported by Volvo Penta’s global service network. The system has been integrated...

3 in 4 employers rank retirement savings as a high priority, while 4 in 5 are willing to use AI for plan analytics and monitoring NEW YORK, Aug. 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — U.S. employers are facing a clear retirement readiness challenge: they value defined contribution (DC) plans, but many still lack a precise view of whether those plans are helping employees retire on time and with confidence. That is according to the WTW 2026 Defined Contribution Survey from WTW (NASDAQ: WTW), a leading global advisory, broking and solutions company. In the survey of 547 U.S. plan sponsors, 60% have a working definition of retirement readiness, split among income replacement (40%), retiring on time (39%) and retirement confidence (39%) (sponsors could select more than one option). The finding underscores what WTW calls a retirement outcomes...

3 August 2026, 16:00 CET ArcelorMittal has released a special edition of its Steel Talks podcast to mark the company’s 20th anniversary. The landmark episode brings together Executive Chairman Lakshmi Mittal, Chief Executive Officer Aditya Mittal and journalist and author Tim Bouquet (www.timbouquet.com) for a first of its kind, wide-ranging conversation reflecting on the creation of ArcelorMittal, the defining moments of the past two decades, and the opportunities and challenges that will shape the future of the steel industry. Tim Bouquet is the author of Cold Steel, the 2008 book that chronicled the merger between Arcelor and Mittal Steel. In the podcast, he revisits that pivotal period with the two people at the heart of the story, exploring how a bold vision led to the creation of the world’s leading steel company and...

Churchill Downs Incorporated and The New York Racing Association Introduce a Six-Race Championship Series, Running Across Three Iconic Racing Venues and Crowning One Champion CDI and NYRA Leaders to be Available for Joint News Conference Monday at 4 p.m. ET LOUISVILLE, Ky., Aug. 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Churchill Downs Incorporated (“CDI”) (Nasdaq: CHDN) and The New York Racing Association, Inc. (“NYRA”) announced today the creation of the “Thoroughbred Championship Series.” The new six-race competition will begin in 2027 and establish an annual season-long championship for America’s leading three-year-old Thoroughbreds. The country’s most iconic racing venues – Churchill Downs Racetrack, Belmont Park and Saratoga Race Course – will host the six-race series beginning the first Saturday in May. “The Thoroughbred Championship...

Golar LNG Limited (“Golar”) is pleased to announce successful closing of a new $600 million senior secured Revolving Credit Facility (“RCF”). The RCF further strengthens Golar’s balance sheet flexibility and facilitates for further FLNG growth. The RCF is secured by Golar’s investment in the MKII FLNG currently being converted in China to serve a 20-year contract with Southern Energy S.A. in Argentina. The facility received strong backing from a consortium of banks including ABN AMRO, Citibank, Danske Bank and Standard Chartered Bank. FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS This press release contains forward-looking statements (as defined in Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) which reflect management’s current expectations, estimates and projections about its operations. All statements, other than statements of historical...

WILMINGTON, Del., Aug. 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Exicure, Inc. (Nasdaq: XCUR) (“Exicure” or the “Company”) today announced that it expects to issue 172,058 shares of its common stock to GPCR Therapeutics, Inc. (“GPCR Therapeutics”) during August 2026 in settlement of a $1.0 million clinical milestone payment obligation under the parties’ License and Collaboration Agreement. The milestone payment was triggered by the completion of the Phase 2 clinical trial of Burixafor (GPC-100), including the formal submission of the Clinical Study Report to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on January 16, 2026. The shares are expected to be issued at a deemed value of $5.81 per share, based on applicable Nasdaq trading data, representing an aggregate deemed value of approximately $1.0 million. On July 31, 2026, the Company submitted a Listing...

Joel Krutz Named Interim Chief Executive Officer; Michael Pruitt Named Chairman of the Board.  Current Board of Directors to Take a More Active Role in Value Creation NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Aug. 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Amaze Holdings, Inc. (NYSE American: AMZE) (“Amaze” or the “Company”), a global leader in creator-powered commerce, today announced a transition in the Company’s leadership. The Board of Directors determined on July 31, 2026, that Aaron Day would no longer serve as Chairman of the Board or Chief Executive Officer of the Company. Mr. Day will remain a member of the Board. Joel Krutz, the Company’s Chief Financial Officer, has been named interim Chief Executive Officer while the Company conducts a search for a permanent successor. Mr. Krutz will continue to serve as Chief Financial Officer during this period. Michael...

35-year federal contracting executive to lead ConnectM’s built-in channel into U.S. defense and government MARLBOROUGH, Mass., Aug. 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ConnectM Technology Solutions, Inc. (OTCQX: CNTM) (“ConnectM” or the “Company”), a technology company powering the physical layer of the AI economy, today announced that Daniel A. McGrath has been named Chief Executive Officer of Harry Kahn Associates, Inc. (“HKA”), the Company’s built-in channel into U.S. defense and government. Mr. McGrath succeeds Will Mumma, who is retiring after a long career at HKA. HKA, acquired by ConnectM in April 2026, carries both of ConnectM’s platforms, AI-Powered Logistics and AI Infrastructure, to military and federal customers. Mr. Mumma has led HKA’s relationship with the U.S. Naval Air Systems Command, a partnership...

Gross Profit Grows 14.2% to $4.4 Million on 180 Basis Point Margin Expansion Net Loss Improves 52.1% to $1.2 Million, or $(0.04) Per Share; Interest Expense Declines 18.6% Modified EBITDA Improves to $126,036 from $(150,236) in the Prior Year Period SCHAUMBURG, IL, Aug. 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Giftify, Inc. (NASDAQ: GIFT) (the “Company”), the owner and operator of CardCash.com and Restaurant.com, today announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026. Second Quarter 2026 Financial HighlightsGross billings, the total dollar value of customer transactions processed through Giftify’s marketplaces, increased 26.2% to $45.5 million, compared to $36.1 million in the second quarter of 2025. Net sales increased 4.0% to $21.7 million, compared to $20.9 million in the second quarter of 2025. Gross profit increased...